CLEVELAND -- The Peyton Hillis who took the league by storm in 2010, was back, for a day at least, at Baltimore.

The 6-foor-2, 250-pound Hillis ran with confidence and power against the Ravens, the first time all year he has looked like the man who ranked sixth in the NFL last year in yards from scrimmage. It was Hillis’ third game above 90 rushing yards this season, but it was easily the best he has looked.

Part of the equation was Hillis saying he felt like his old self for the first time since suffering a hamstring injury in September. Part was the maturation of an offensive line that has been breaking in new starting guards Jason Pinkston and Shaun Lauvao.

Put it all together and it points to serious conversation about offering Hillis a deal that would keep him in Cleveland for the next three or four years.

The Browns have enough needs elsewhere that it would be very advantageous not to have to spend much on a new running back via the draft or free agency. Brandon Jackson, who has spent the year on injured reserve, could be a good change of pace back behind Hillis next year.